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title: 'On Oaths; Their Lawfulness and Abuse'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'William Nevins'
date: 1821-03-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Citizenship and Government'
- 'Hermeneutics'
scriptures:
- 'Matthew 5'
- 'Hebrews 6'
- 'Genesis 24'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/nevins-1821-on-oaths-their-lawfulness-and-abuse
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# On Oaths; Their Lawfulness and Abuse

Discusses the biblical history and lawfulness of solemn oaths. Distinguishes Christ's prohibition of frivolous swearing from legitimate judicial/religious oaths and warns against perjury.

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